Altoona, IA Profile
Altoona, IA, population 14,397, is located
in Iowa's Polk county,
about 8.1 miles from Des Moines and 97.2 miles from Cedar Rapids.
Through the 90's Altoona's population has grown by about 44%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Altoona has grown by about 25%. Since 2005 Altoona's population has grown by about 11%.
Altoona's property crime levels tend to be higher than Iowa's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Altoona tend to be lower than Iowa's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 96% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 4.00% | | Over 60: | 6.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 10,416 | N/A |
| 2001 | 10,664 | 2.38% |
| 2002 | 10,997 | 3.12% |
| 2003 | 11,388 | 3.56% |
| 2004 | 12,038 | 5.71% |
| 2005 | 12,936 | 7.46% |
| 2006 | 13,447 | 3.95% |
| 2007 | 13,768 | 2.39% |
| 2008 | 14,066 | 2.16% |
| 2009 | 14,397 | 2.35% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $50,162 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 155 |
| 2002 | 116 |
| 2003 | 91 |
| 2004 | 97 |
| 2005 | 132 |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 158 |
| 2008 | 118 |
| 2009 | 154 |
| 2010 | 140 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 2003 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 2005 |
1 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 2006 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2007 |
0 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| 2008 |
0 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 2009 |
0 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 2010 |
1 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,664 |
| 2002 | 4,527 |
| 2003 | 4,362 |
| 2004 | 4,206 |
| 2005 | 4,459 |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 3,494 |
| 2008 | 3,288 |
| 2009 | 2,917 |
| 2010 | 2,838 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
58 |
410 |
14 |
| 2002 |
54 |
399 |
17 |
| 2003 |
39 |
428 |
12 |
| 2004 |
42 |
420 |
17 |
| 2005 |
68 |
462 |
12 |
| 2006 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2007 |
44 |
416 |
25 |
| 2008 |
49 |
407 |
16 |
| 2009 |
59 |
342 |
16 |
| 2010 |
84 |
327 |
15 |
Location
| Land Area | 4.4 Square Miles |
